ATTACHMENT OPERATOR’S MANUAL Triple Bag Catcher with Turbo Triple Bag Catcher with Turbo (For use on 54-Inch Mower Deck) Mfg. No. Description 1695464 Triple Bag Catcher with Turbo 1736061 Rev. 00 Rev.
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Table of Contents Safety Rules and Information General Warnings............................................2 Safety Decals ..................................................3 Attachment Safety Decal .................................3 Triple Catcher Bag Installation Install Hitch Plate.............................................8 Install Upright Support.....................................8 Install Bag and Cover Support.........................8 Install Cover Assembly ....................................
Safety Rules and Information Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of unit, severe personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. The triangle in text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed. GENERAL WARNINGS • Know the tractor’s controls and how to stop quickly. READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL.
Safety Rules and Information SAFETY DECALS These labels are easily applied and will act as a constant visual reminder to you, and others who may use the equipment, to follow the safety instructions necessary for safe, effective operation. This unit has been designed and manufactured to provide you with the safety and reliability you would expect from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment manufacturing.
General Operating Instructions Before Operation Clear the lawn of all sticks, stones, wire and other debris which may be caught or thrown by the mower blades. Check grass condition. If wet, wait until later in the day. If grass is wet, the grass catcher is likely to become plugged. For efficient bagging, air circulation under the mower deck, through the chute and into the bag is very important.
General Operating Instructions Storing the Grass Catcher CAUTION Clean the grass catcher thoroughly using a mild detergent (other products may damage the tube). Remove any debris from the the screen on the underside of the lid. Before you begin operating the unit be certain you have read all of the safety and operational information of this instruction sheet, as well as the Operator’s Manual for the tractor and any other attachments. Never operate on slopes greater than 17.6% (10°).
Turbo Installation Install Front Baffles Install Hook Plate 1. Remove and discard existing baffle from the left side of the mower deck. It is replaced by turbo baffles. WARNING Before beginning any service work turn off the PTO, set the parking brake, turn off the ignition, and disconnect the spark plug wire(s). 2. Install the left (23-1/2” long) baffle and right (26-1/2” front baffle (A and B, Figure 1) using six carriage bolts (C), lockwashers (D), and nuts (E).
Turbo Installation Install Deflector and Hinge Install Turbo Blower 1. Install the new deflector and hinge assembly (A, Figure 3) onto 54-inch mower deck. 1. Pivot the deflector (A, Figure 4) up and out of the way. 2. Secure front of hinge bracket using a new carriage bolt (B), cylinder spacer (C), lockwasher (D), and nut (E). 2. Install the turbo blower assembly (B) over the tapered spacers. Turbo should hook the bottom hook plate. 3.
Turbo Installation / Triple Catcher Bag Installation Install Hitch Plate 1. Place the hitch plate (A, Figure 6) onto the bumper (B) and loosely tighten with U-bolts (C) and locknuts (D). D A 2. After the hitch plate is properly centered on the bumper, tighten the locknuts securely. A C D B C B D Figure 7. Install Upright Support A. Upright Support C. Rod B. Hitch Plate D. Hair Pin Install Bag and Cover Support 1. Install the bag and cover support (A, Figure 8) to upright support (B). C 2.
Triple Catcher Bag Installation Install Cover Assembly Install Collector Bags 1. Attach the collector cover (A, Figure 9) to bag and cover support (B) using hinge pivots (C). 1. Raise the collector cover (A, Figure 10). NOTE: It may be necessary to fold zero turn seat forward to allow cover to stay in the raised position. 2. Secure the collector cover using cover hinge pins (D) and hair pins (E). 2. Attach the collector bags (B) using grass bag hanger (C) to bag hanger post (D).
Triple Catcher Bag Installation Connect Upper and Lower Tubes 1. Slide upper tube (A, Figure 11) into opening in collector cover (B). 4 Secure lower tube (C) with machine screw (G) and locknut (H). 2. Slide lower tube (C) over opening in turbo assembly (D). 5. Slip other end of rubber strap (E) over strap mount (I) on top of turbo blower. 3. Slip one end of rubber strap (E) through clamp (F) on lower tube. 6. Connect upper tube (A) and lower tube (C) using flexible hose (J) and hose clamps (K).
Triple Catcher Bag Installation / Turbo Removal Install Carrier and Front Weight(s) Remove Turbo Blower 1. Install carrier (A, Figure 12) as shown and secure with capscrews (B) and locknuts (C). WARNING 2. Secure weight(s) (D) using rod (E) and safety clips (F). The deflector must be properly installed in the down position and retained. Do not operate the unit without a deflector. 1. Remove the plastic knob (D, Figure 4) that secures the turbo blower to the hook plate. C 2.
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